Galaxy Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
3/4 c. confectioners sugar
1 Tbsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp. salt
dates, nuts, semi-sweet chocolate pieces and candied or maraschino cherries
icing
food color (if desired)

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Mix thoroughly butter, sugar, vanilla and a few drops of food coloring.
Work in flour and salt until dough holds together.
(If dough is dry, mix in 1 to 2 tablespoons light cream.)